Question 29 (part 2) · LEK · Urinary tract infections
A 25-year old female presented to the doctor complaining of painful urination that started a few hours before. Which of the parameters of her urinalysis indicates urinary tract infection?
- A. presence of glucose in the urine.
- B. low specific gravity of the urine.
- C. low urine pH.
- D. presence of proteins in the urine.
- E. increased leukocytes in the urine.
Hint
Look for the marker of inflammatory cells in the urine.
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